[ Regulatory & Policy ] : This shared workspace allows students to learn from and collaborate with practitioners in criminal law. Take the opportunity to seek perspectives and advice from professionals in this practice area.

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Prosecutors work at all levels of government – local, state and federal. Larger cities may have their own prosecutors, in many instances an elected official. Smaller cities and towns may rely on county or state prosecutors – sometimes referred to as county, district state attorneys’ office. Sometimes the responsibility for prosecuting misdemeanors and felonies is split among different offices in the same jurisdiction. Offices of state attorneys general may also have some responsibility for criminal matters of statewide significance or for criminal or post conviction matters. Federal criminal matters – e.g. financial crimes, drug enforcement, and organized crime – are typically handled by the United States Attorneys’ office either exclusively or in cooperation with the Criminal Division U.S. Attorney General.